[CALV-AUXCOMM] Hurricane Florence

[Peter Holt]

Thanks, Bill,
I arrived back last night from Maine and plan to be here for the duration of the storm.  I will get my radios up and working tonight and tomorrow.
Keep us posted.
Peter   KB3SXB
> On September 12, 2018 at 1:29 PM "W. Hackett" <n3xmz.md at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hurricane FLORENCE  Update:
> 
> The National Weather Service Has Lowered the probability Of strike for our
> Area here, However We must remain Diligent and continue to stay abreast of
> the storm.
> 
> The following is a excerpt from Our EOC Division Chief Al Jeffery III:
> 
> Good afternoon, we just completed the 1130 Statewide Weather call and we
> have some better news for Maryland. The track of Florence has turned
> slightly to the SW and will make landfall sometime Thursday night Friday
> morning along the North Carolina South Carolina border. Florence will then
> slow and stall in that region for 24-48 hours then turn North and head
> towards us, but will lose most of it strength. Calvert should start seeing
> rain and increased wind speeds Friday afternoon evening time range. We
> should feel the remnants Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next week depending
> on storm speed.
> 
> 
> 
> While the threat from Florence for the majority of Maryland has been
> reduced, Southern MD, due to its location, could still see some higher
> impacts, although reduced from initial estimates, than the rest of the
> state. We can expect to receive rain in the 3” to 5” range through the
> weekend with possible higher accumulations in some areas, The winds are not
> expected to reach tropical force, 39mph-73mph, but could be as high as
> 30mph through the weekend. With the additional rain adding to the totals we
> have received recently we will see some continued flooding in the low lying
> areas of the county. Expect higher than normal tides at about +2’-3’ above
> normal for the remainder of the week and into early next week and a 2’ to
> 3’ storm surge along the bays coastline.
> 
> 
> 
> While the forecast less rain and winds is better we will continue our
> planning to prepare in the event there is a change in the forecast. We have
> weather calls scheduled for the remainder of the week and weekend at 1130am
> and I will update all after those calls.
> 
> 
> The Preceding Information is not for public dissemination!
> 
> 
> 
> Please Stay Safe Plan your Evacuation Route should you need to Evacuate,
> Check your to go kit for expired items as well as medicines you may need.
> Charge you Batteries in ht and check your radios to make sure there ready.
> 
> 
> 
> *tnx es 73, de*
> *Bill*
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